Sony G3 vs Sony WX80

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Sony G3 versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The G3 was launched 5 years earlier than the WX80 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G3 grades vs the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are provided at Sony G3 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony G3 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G3 compared to the WX80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and WX80 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and WX80.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX80 to give more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged G3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.